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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 391.68 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 391.68 and 278.40 is: 384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 391.68 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/391.68 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 391.68 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 109,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,043.71/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.23

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